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  • Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

    The Tokyo Conference on 8 July intends to deliver much-needed aid commitments to ensure Afghanistan continues to develop long after 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghanistan: Staying the course

    Ahead of the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan, UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan writes about why the international community need to commit to Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes reopening of the ground lines of communication into Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the move underlines Pakistan's commitment in helping to secure a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report May 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the progress made in Afghanistan during May.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague underlined the UK's enduring commitment to Afghanistan and applauded the President for Afghanistan's leadership during his visit to the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Foreign Secretary attends the Kabul Conference

    The Foreign Secretary attended the "Heart of Asia" Ministerial Conference in Kabul

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary: "We have pledged an enduring commitment to Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Heart of Asia conference in Afghanistan on 14 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rescue of hostages held in Afghanistan

    British aid worker Helen Johnston was rescued last night along with a Kenyan aid worker and two Afghan aid workers following their abduction on 22 May.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement issued on behalf of the family of Helen Johnston

    The family of British Aid Worker Helen Johnston have issued a statement following her rescue in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy Medic attends NATO Summit in Chicago as part of Ceremonial Party

    Heroic Royal Navy Medical Assistant Liam O'Grady, who saved four colleagues in Afghanistan in 2011, represents UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK's policy towards Afghanistan via Twitter ahead of discussions on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20-21 May,

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes latest stage of transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's announcement marked another significant development in the transition process from international to Afghan security lead.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary awards Afghanistan Civilian Service Medal

    More than 100 civilians were awarded the first Afghanistan Civilian Service Medals for their dedicated work to bring about a better future for Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign and Defence Secretaries attend NATO meeting in Brussels

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced £70 million a year funding for the Afghan National Security Forces after British combat operations end in Afghanistan in 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Afghanistan attacks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned coordinated attacks in Kabul and other Afghan provinces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spreading the word - Radio expansion in Helmand

    Provincial Governor of Helmand Gulab Mangal has launched a new Helmand wide AM signal of Radio Television Afghanistan, marking important progress in Afghan radio development.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary highlights progress made in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has published a progress report in Parliament of the key developments in Afghanistan during February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary discusses progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague explained what UK efforts in Afghanistan are achieving in an interview with Dermot Murnaghan on Sky News this morning.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British soldiers in Afghanistan

    British Ambassador to Afghanistan William Patey has offered condolences following news that six British soldiers are missing, believed killed in Helmand Province.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government